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Worlds 2026

Dates
15.10.26 – 15.11.26
Format
Offline (LAN)

Worlds 2026 title chances

Gen.G are the favourites with a 43% chance to win the title, according to our Elo model. In the Play-In, Karmine Corp are rated highest with a 76% chance to reach the Swiss stage.

  1. Gen.GGen.G43%
  2. Hanwha Life EsportsHanwha Life Esports18%
  3. Bilibili GamingBilibili Gaming11%
  4. T1T17.7%
  5. G2 EsportsG2 Esports6.8%
  6. Dplus KIADplus KIA6.0%
Full table
TeamEloClear Play-InReach quartersReach finalWin title
Gen.G1875–91%57%43%
Hanwha Life Esports1818–81%33%18%
Bilibili Gaming1794–75%24%11%
T11775–70%19%7.7%
G2 Esports1770–69%17%6.8%
Dplus KIA1765–67%17%6.0%
Team Liquid1715–51%6.7%1.7%
Anyone's Legend1715–52%6.5%1.5%
LYON1710–49%6.1%1.5%
Karmine Corp171876%38%5.0%1.5%
Invictus Gaming1664–33%2.1%<1%
Top Esports1660–33%2.0%<1%
Team Secret Whales1659–32%1.9%<1%
Movistar KOI1643–27%1.1%<1%
LOS1627–24%<1%<1%
CTBC Flying Oyster1503–4.1%0%0%
Cloud9159813%2.2%<1%0%
FURIA Esports157811%1.5%0%0%
MVK Esports1455<1%0%0%0%

Based on 20,000 simulations of the whole event using Elo ratings: the Play-In (1 team advances), the Swiss stage (3 wins to advance, 3 losses to be eliminated, teams paired by record) and the knockouts; finished matches use real results. Draws that have not happened yet are assumed random, except the knockout bracket, where 3-0 teams face 3-2 teams.

About Worlds 2026

Worlds 2026 is a League of Legends tournament of tier S in the North America region, held 15.10.26 – 15.11.26. 19 teams take part across 3 stages: Play-In, Group Stage, Playoffs. Format: Offline (LAN).

Where to watch Worlds 2026

Participating teams

Upcoming matches

Standings & results by stage

Playoffs03.11.26 – 15.11.26

Bracket

Quarterfinal
TBDTBDBo5
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Semifinal
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Grand Final
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Group Stage23.10.26 – 01.11.26

Not drawn yet: matchups will appear as soon as they are set.

Play-In15.10.26 – 19.10.26

Bracket

Upper bracket
Upper Bracket Final
TBDTBDBo5
Grand Final
TBDTBDBo5
Lower bracket
Lower Bracket Semifinal
TBDTBDBo5
Lower Bracket Final
TBDTBDBo5
Schedule & results 2 matches

Worlds 2026 rosters – player list for 17 teams

Team rosters at Worlds 2026 from the tournament registration lists, completed with each team’s current roster.

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Worlds 2026 FAQ

When is Worlds 2026?

Worlds 2026 runs 15.10.26 – 15.11.26. Next match: FURIA Esports vs MVK Esports on 15.10.26.

Which teams play in Worlds 2026?

Worlds 2026 features 19 teams: Anyone's Legend, Bilibili Gaming, Cloud9, CTBC Flying Oyster, Dplus KIA, FURIA Esports, G2 Esports, Gen.G, Hanwha Life Esports, Invictus Gaming, Karmine Corp, LOS, LYON, Movistar KOI, MVK Esports, T1…

Where can I watch Worlds 2026?

Worlds 2026 is broadcast on: Twitch riotgames.